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Against all odds: clearing the way for girls in Mali to learn

Mali is the one of the toughest places in the world for girls to get their education. Read about three girls...

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Remember the notes you had to send your teachers when you were at school?

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Girls everywhere must feel empowered to take part in sports. Because the benefits can be life-changing.

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Girls and young women in the UK feel they are not experiencing the progress on gender equality they’ve been...

18/07/24

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Why is gender equality important?

The world faces big challenges. But promoting gender equality is not a diversion. It’s essential.

22/05/24

Move Your Way this Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental Health Awareness Week is a chance to check in on oneself. It can become far too easy to ignore your...

13/05/24

Forced to flee: the lives of girls in crisis

Many children’s lives are being turned upside down every day from rising conflict, the climate crisis and...

03/01/24

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The young activists fighting for gender equality and climate action

Discover the stories of five youth activists around the world who've tackled everything from harmful...

19/12/23

Melissa, 18, Liverpool. Melissa is interested in using the law for gender equality, particularly in our Crime Not Compliment campaign

Why you should join the Youth Advisory Panel

We are recruiting for a new Youth Advisory Panel! Also known as YAP, the Youth Advisory Panel is a group of...

20/03/23

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Seeing is believing: becoming CEO for the day helped me see my power

Young women like Penelope took up leadership positions as part of the girls’ takeover through plan...

07/03/23

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